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UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is hiring a Full-Time Senior Research Assistant BS to support the offices in Brentwood.
Research experience preferred.
Purpose:
Responsible for accurately performing research projects according to established study design and procedures and is under limited faculty or Research Associate supervision. Acts as a lead resource for other laboratory support personnel. Under supervision, coordinates the daily operations in the designated research area. Performs a variety of complex functions, including overseeing timely and accurate functioning in respective area.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in obtaining educational resources necessary to perform and interpret research and to remain abreast in research area of function.
- Maintain a safe clean laboratory-working environment including appropriate equipment maintenance and usage by ensuring the adherence to laboratory and hospital policies and standards.
- Ensure the proper preparation of label, proper storage and disposal of reagents, and proper equipment calibration for research projects.
- Follow appropriate research policies and procedures including all applicable laws and regulations and maintains scientific integrity including accurate data storage.
- Communicate the daily progress of research projects via meetings with, and written reports to, research investigators and/or Research Associates.
- Maintain laboratory inventory, including timely ordering and receipt of required supplies and their proper storage.
- Perform approved research projects according to defined protocols and procedures including appropriate collection, recording, storage, and analysis of data, and reporting of results.
- Assist with training programs for other laboratory personnel on research activities and practice.
- Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.
- Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology or other basic science.
- Two years experience in a research environment with at least one year in the designated specialty of research.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for handling and processing specimens for testing, including preparation of specimens, operation of laboratory equipment, microscopic examination, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately collect, store and interpret research data.
- Successfully meet all competency requirements established for a Senior Level Research Assistant.Â
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 with renewal
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